Snowy Night

Saturday night my man and I had a wine and cheese party at his place. Being that its Christmas and all everyone got nice and dressed up. Honestly I think that most people just love to dress up and given any excuse will. It a nice dry night to start but at around 8pm it started to snow. I love how pretty the city it when its all covered in a white blanket of snow.

Here's me enjoying Mother Nature's Christmas Decor.

Dress: Gift from my man. (True Value Vintage)

Tights: American Apparel $16

Booties: Aldo $60

Earrings: Thrifted $30

Cuff: Thrifted $2

It was a great night and only has made me more Christmas Crazy!!

Madeline

I wore this to work on Saturday and everyone thought I looked like Madeline. I wasn't trying to. What do you think?

  

Jacket: Le Chateau (Christmas gift last year)

Tunic: Bootlegger $15

Tights: ?

Boots: B2 $160

Scarf: Le Chateau $15

Beret: Vintage $15

PS The picture behind my head is painted by my man's very talented mother. Check out her stuff here. Its all very beautiful and my man is starting his own gallery in his apartment, so awesome.

Surprise Date Night

So last Wednesday I took my man on a surprise date. I just called him, told him to meet me at a certain time and place, oh and to wear a suit.  So we meet up at BIN 942, which is where we had our first date over a year and a half ago. We had a drink each and then walked back to his place to drop off my work stuff. 

  

After drinks it was off to Abigail's Party for dinner. If you haven't been there yet I suggest you go now...yes, right now.....well okay after you finish reading this. It is this tiny little restaurant in Kits, across and up from the King's Head Pub on Yew St. It has about 12 tables and a few seats at the bar. It is darkly lit with candles, which makes for a great atmosphere. The music wasn't too loud, and best of all only one tv showing sports. Nothing against sport as I love to watch a good game now and then but sometime when on a date with your man you like him to focus! The best part was the food. It was DELICIOUS! I had the meatloaf special which was so good I overheard they had sold out, by 8pm. There was lot homestyle westcoast dishes on the menu and all at reasonable prices. It was exactly what I was looking for. I was sick and tried of the Earls, Joey, Moxie's routine but still wanted really good food at a good price, I got better. Amazing food at good prices. Plus I notice Qualicum Beach Scallops on the menu and being from Qualicum Beach, you know I'm going back to try that dish! Seriously go there.

After diner it was back to my place for some serious Backgammon and a bottle of wine. It was a great night and so much fun. 

Also I got to wear my '80s dress I got at the Erin Templeton Sample Sale in the summer.

   

Dress: $10

Jacket: Jacob $80(two years ago)

Tights: American Apparel $16

Shoes: Aldo $60

Purse: Vintage, Gift from Dusty

Necklace: Aldo (Free, buy one, get one deal)

Cuff: Vintage, Value Village $2

Watch: Vintage $20 Value Village

Cat: Patches (13th birthday gift)  

This is the only picture I got of my man that night. Not great but you can see he is wearing a suit. This is his new baby..I mean car.

When arriving at BIN942 wearing his black suit with white shirt first thing out of his mouth is "I couldn't find a white pocket square"! See why I love him?

Party Like a Rockstar!

Went to '80s night at Library Square a few weeks ago, and it was amazing. It was my man, Ali, Jenn, and I. We got there around 10pm and it was getting packed fast. We lay claim to a great corner of the d-floor and danced like Madonna for a few hours before heading home. Grabbed a Happy Meal at McDonalds and called it a night. All in all, it was PERFECT! 

Here is me in my "Tina Turner" dress.

I got it at the Quick Nickel, which is one of those stores that you can find a gem in if you are willing to look. This dress was only $40.00, by Kitson.

Dress: Kitson $40

Shoes: Aldo Outlet $20

Halloween!

Halloween is one of my favorite days of the year. In fact, it is my favorite day of the year second only to my birthday, making it my favorite day of the year that people who don't know me celebrate as well. This year it was almost a disaster! We were moving on the day and thought that we would be done with tons of time to spare to get ready and head over to Ali's for a party. How wrong we were. We had to stop packing and just go to the party. Sometimes you have to do what you have to do.

My man and I need easy, middle of moving costumes, so we went as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's and her gigolo neighbour and true love "Fred". Easy simple costumes but so much fun.

What I discovered while trying to throw my costume together was that I, in fact, did not own a little black dress. I realized that sometimes basics are important and I have to remember that when buying clothes. I have a lot of unique pieces and sometimes nothing to go with them to make outfits due to lack of basics. 

 

A group of my friends came as the Flinestones which was awesome, they even made the large feet. My friend Alex was a gladiator and Ali was from Risky Business(Check out the background)

All in all a great time was had and we eventually finished moving the next day at around 5pm. UGH!

Love,

Girl

xoxo

BCBG Maxazria and FASHION

This is how far behind I am on my updating. so many more to come now that my computer is up and running!

 FASHION Magazine and BCBG Maxazria hooked up on October 29th to reveal the new look of the BCBG Store on Robson Street. It was an amazing party. I attend with my friend, Ali as my fashionable plus one. You can only take your man to so many fashion events before he starts to dress better than you, not something I am ready for. There was great wine, amazing food, and beautiful clothes. I didn't buy anything as I was moving the next day but I would have loved to get a few pieces. Next time!

Here is what I wore to the party.

  

Shirt: Target $6

Pants: H&M $30

Shoes: Aldo Outlet $20

I tossed on a cute green coat for warmth and that was it. 

One thing that was really cool was that FASHION had professionals were taking photos all night and you can see them here.

Here is the one of the two of us after a few glasses of amazing white wine.

It was a lot of fun and look forward to the next event.

I know you wont believe me.....

but I just got home from dancing with the one, the only, Cuba Gooding Jr. Yes, the same one who yells "SHOW ME THE MONEY" and let me say he is nothing but a gentleman. What a weird twist to an otherwise normal weekend.


This happened right after I bumped into Meredith Monroe, who I worked with on a movie, in Sears. I love her and think she is an amazing person and actress.


Wonder what tomorrow will bring?

xoxo
Girl

Sample Sale

There is quite a few sample sale and such going on this weekend. Here is one of the ones I think people should check out. There is also a vintage sale going on this weekend. I will be attending right after work on Friday. All the information for that one is up on Facebook. Follow this link to check it out. Maybe I'll see you there.

Sorry!

Sorry I have been away for so long. A lot of things have been changing so it was a lot of ajusting to do and it was affecting my fashion. But I'm back full force so expect to see many many post in the nex few days!

To keep you interested here is a photo to tide you over.

This one if from a photoshoot I did recently. A little bit boxer chick/victoria secret. Always fun to go outside yourself for a photo.

Expect real post starting tomorrow,
xoxo Girl

MOVING!!

I have just moved, hence the lack of posts, and do not have internet yet. I promise you a myrid of post when I get it up and running. Until then smile and watch the beautiful leaves changing color in the fall air.

Smiles,
Girl